November 2021 Issue
What Am I Doing?
That’s something that I often wonder: what am I doing as the editor of a tri-diocesan newspaper? I’m especially thinking about it right now because …
185th Anniversary at St. Thomas’s
When you walk inside the doors of St. Thomas’ church in St. John’s, you can’t help but pause and admire the beautiful architecture. Each time …
Confirmations
Summerside Above is a photograph from St. Paul’s Church, Irishtown, Summerside. NL. This confirmation group raised $586 during their instructions, and donated it to the …
The 7pm Spectacular
On Sunday evenings in the fall to the spring, a variety of fascinating music emanates from the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. This …
No Person Should Be Homeless
The season of winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st, but by late October or early November, we are beginning to feel the bite of …
Helping Others With The World of Gifts
One of the things I look forward to at this time of year, is receiving the PWRDF World of Gifts Christmas Campaign Guide. I enjoy …
22 Points For Consideration
How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness, how the time has …
Generation to Generation
Over the years, I have watched a lot of grandparents take their grandchildren to church with them. Often, they do so apologetically, saying, “If I …
Diocese of Central Newfoundland Holds 47th Synod–”Welcome To The Future”
On September 24th-25th, the 28 Parishes of The Anglican Diocese of Central Newfoundland gathered at the Parish of Gander for the 47th session of the …
In The Beginning God
The simple statement: “In the beginning God” (Genesis 1:1a) suggests at least three negative statements. First, it denies atheism. Atheism is the view that God does …
St. Luke’s, Port de Grave, Fixes Up Church Hall
Our church hall committee, has been busily cleaning and painting the exterior of our hall. The work is completed now, in time for the colourful …
Parish of the Resurrection Has Congregation’s Home–The Oratory–Consecrated
In the period from 1999 to 2006, the then four point parish of Brigus-South River was recreated into the one congregation to become the Parish …
Prayer Service Held For The Season of Creation, 2021
On Friday, September 17th, 2021, in the beautiful Botanical Gardens which are located in Cow Head, three parishes came together to hold a special service …
Ordinations
The Rev’d Vernon Short Ordained Priest On September 8th, 2021, Bishop John Organ (Western Newfoundland) ordained The Rev’d Vernon Short to the priesthood at the …
Faith
When I was growing up in Chance Cove, Trinity Bay, I decided I wanted to become a doctor. At the age of ten, I broke …
High Hopes For The Fall
On Sunday, September 13th, 2021, the executive of vestry and members of our congregation assembled in the church hall after the 10:30 am service. It …
All Saints’ Parish Welcomes Annmarie Turpin in Her New Roles
On September 19th, 2021, All Saints’ Parish in Corner Brook was excited to welcome Annmarie Turpin as a lay reader/ eucharistic assistant. Annmarie has completed …
